Freeing a Sticky Door

If your door rubs against the jamb and all
other methods have failed (wax, etc), here are a
few steps that can help you free it.

Items needed:

Depends

Safety Suggestions and Tips

Level of difficulty

Time Required:

1 hour

Steps

Check hinges

Step 1:

Push the door closed until it is open a few inches. Watching the
hinges, lift up on the handle. If the either of the hinges move, check the
screws that hold the hinge(s), they are loose. If the hinge(s) appear to
stay in place but the door moves around, pull out the hinge pins (top and
bottom) and inspect them. They are likely worn. If
this is not the case, go to Step 2.

Plane door

Step 2:

Using either a hand plane (solid wood door only) or a sander, plane down the part of the door
that is rubbing. The part that is rubbing will likely be obvious as the paint
will be damaged. If you don't have a hand plane/sander or don't want to buy
one, go to Step 3.

Edge of door

Step 3:

Use a piece of medium grit sandpaper or an electric sander, sand down the
part of the door that is sticking.